2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Expedition | XJS |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |